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Margaret S.
Kansas City, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as creative, easy going and caring.
I like working with kids because they are fun and see the world in a whole new light. They are exploring and learning in everything they do.
I'm looking for a job that works with children where I can sing, read, do crafts and do various cognitive activities.
I...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Able to tutor in both reading and writing, K-12. Master's of Science in Reading done through Northwest Missouri State. I have tutored a 3rd grader as well as a freshman in high school.
Monica C.
Kansas City, MO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
English, Writing, Math, Science, And Social Studies/History, And Research Tutor
I am a single mother of two grown kids (in their 20's). I have a BA in Government with a Concentration in Communications. For most of my career, I had my own company, MCR Consulting (Marketing, Communications, and Research). I had large corporate clients, including Sprint.
As a tutor, I can help with English, (creating good...
I am a college graduate from Rhodes College and would love to help your child achieve their academic goals. I received my degree in business and my minors in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I am extremely knowledgeable in Spanish, being fluent and having tutored students of all ages and levels to help improve their written,...
I am a college student at UCM where I am getting a degree inn Biology with a concentration in Wildlife and Natural Resource Conservation. I have a year of tutoring experience where I tutored in a Spanish class for first year Spanish students. I have 4 years of experience in Spanish. I am most comfortable with teaching Science...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Washington University in St. Louis in 2019, and I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas. My background in psychological science sets me apart from other tutors and enables me to help my students to not only earn...
5.0
"I would recommend Julia to anyone needing a tutor. She explains concepts well and tailors lessons to individual student needs. She is positive, upbeat, and patient."
Lizzie S.
Shanice W.
Kansas City, MO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
International Teacher With Several Years Of Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for stopping by my profile. I am a 32-year-old international teacher with several years of babysitting/child care experience. I have a degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Special Education. I have experience with children from infants to teenagers. I have my own transportation and I...
Shanice can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shanice is absolutely the best with our 18 month twin boys! She is super kind and caring and always has fun activities planned to do with the kiddos. They enjoy her so much that they get upset when she leaves for the day. Needless to say, 100% I recommend her to...
Jacqueline F.
5.0
(4)
Hi Parents! My Name Is Donesha! Im A Young Energetic Dependable Person! I Lovingly Cooked, Cleaned, Played With, Transported, Educated, And Cared For Children Between The Ages Of 3 Weeks Up To 8 Years Old. Ive Tutored And Assisted Them With Assignments For Subjects Like Math, Science, Reading, Art, And History. Carefully...
Donesha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is excellent. Very kind and warm! She can set your heart at ease the minute she walks in the door! She is very entertaining and professional."
LaNetta H.
Amanda B.
Kansas City, MO
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Amanda and I am 29. I am an experienced childcare professional with a background in Montessori teaching. I love hands on activities that help your child's development. I am bilingual fluent in Spanish.
I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time outside, reading, crafting and playing games.
I have...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda has taken care of my dog Kiki several times over the last 3 years and is always such a blessing to have over!
She meticulously follows my notes for feeding and walks and always takes care of my home too while I’m away.
She’s a joy to work with and I would...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Shene (pronounced like Jenna but with a "sh" instead of the j). In my free time, I love to garden, read, watch movies, and spend time with my family which consists of my husband, my parents, two sisters and a brother who I helped raise. My niece and nephew are the light of my life and I love to spend time with them as...
Shene can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Shene babysat my two children (2 and 5) for a few hours and they absolutely loved her! They keep asking when they’ll get to hangout with her again. Will definitely be using her for all our babysitting and nannying needs in the future. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I spent many years caring for my nieces over winter and summer breaks and now work as a substitute teacher for a public elementary school (Pre-K - 6th grade) and an employee early childhood center for a large regional health system. As a sitter/nanny, I care for children of all ages, including infants, for date nights,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We used Tiffany for a sitter on a weekend couples date night and had a great experience! She was very engaging with our little one right away and made me feel very comfortable leaving her with a new person for bedtime. The evening went great and we will...
Care member
Debra K.
Kansas City, MO
$19-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
Nanny Looking For A Long Term Full Time Position In Denver Metro Area
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years home child care experience, Early Childhood Education Classes and 8 years experience as a Nanny. I believe that the care of children is the most important thing we can do in life. There is no greater joy than knowing that you have instilled in a child the quest for knowledge, the concept of a conscience; right...
Debra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Debbie K. joined our family in 2018 when our daughter was 3 months old. She is the baby whisperer! Our daughter was always thrilled to see her in the mornings before we left for work and we always felt confident that she was being taken care of at the highest...
Jamie G.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Amelia, I'm 28, and mom to a wonderful 14-month-old boy B. I have been a nanny for most of my life since I was 15. I took a break when I had my baby.
I was hoping to find the right family who needed care 2-3 days a week, between Monday-Thursday, and was alright with me bringing B with me to their home.
I...
Amelia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia cared for our twins and older sibling with ease. She was punctual, reliable, and professional. We got to know her at our local pool and I saw how she engaged with kids. She is always smiling and she goes-with-the-flow showing her laid back nature. The next...
Kelly B.
Justine P.
Mission, KS
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently a special education teacher in the Kansas City, KS school district for early childhood! In August 2017 I earned my masters degree in special education and during that time I tutored children and worked part time with children in a variety of settings, including private school settings, public school settings, and...
5.0
"Justine was absolutely amazing with my 3rd grader. She has "out of the box" ideas that really helped my daughter to grasp math concepts that she hadn't been able to before. I would recommend Justine time and time again!!"
Misha S.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 10 and am in my 30's now! I have taught theater to children for many years and am currently teaching kids reading skills remotely.
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and creative!
I love working with kids because they're just trying to figure out this world we live in! I love helping them explore the world around them and how they fit into it.
In a childcare capacity, I have experience from newborn (I did overnights so mom and dad could...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Let me introduce myself! I have been in education for the past 9 years. I currently teach Kindergarten . I love educating young minds and watching them thrive! I enjoy playing, keeping them busy, and learning! I am very active and have played every sport! I am also very creative and love the arts! I would love to help anyway...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I started working with kids in high school when I tutored 1st graders with their reading. That summer, I served as a camp counselor and worked with older elementary and middle schoolers. I also have experience as a part time nanny for two school age children. I was in charge of providing breakfast, lunch, helping with homework,...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been working in the education field/child care field for a year and a half going on two years. 6 months in the Kansas City Public School district through LINC specializing in before and after school care curriculum and 1 year going into my second year as a reading interventionist tutor with The Literacy Lab here in Kansas...
Naila can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as Energetic, Creative, Compassionate.
I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing their growth and them accomplishing new milestones.
I started working in 2014 in Grades 2nd-4th when I began assisting in a tutoring program. Followed with 8 years of Early Education experience teaching ages;...
Shelly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Independence, MO
Julia R.
5.0
Julia has worked with my three kids over the last year and has been incredible. I have two with ADD that she very accurately evaluated, then put together a lesson plan that has all of my kids on a path to success. She knows the ins and outs of the software that is used in our district which is...
- Jennifer K.
Shanice W.
5.0
Ms. Shanice is AMAZING! If I can give her 100 stars, I would. She helped us with our very energetic 2 year old son and he clicked with her immediately. It usually takes him some time to warm up to new people and he is definitely a mommy and daddy boy, but when he was able to bond with her...
- Jasmine B.
Donesha T.
5.0
FABULOUS!!! She is so incredibly professional, polite, engaged, fun and interactive - our LO absolutely thrives with her care!
- Leslie S.
Amanda B.
5.0
Amanda is truly so amazing with my daughter. My daughter is a naturally timid and pretty attached, and Amanda has always made her feel so comfortable and safe. Now she asks to see Amanda and spend time with her! We’re very thankful for Amanda and how well she loves our girl.
- Care member
Shene S.
5.0
Shene babysat my two children (2 and 5) for a few hours and they absolutely loved her! They keep asking when they’ll get to hangout with her again. Will definitely be using her for all our babysitting and nannying needs in the future.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Independence, MO
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Independence, MO?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Independence, MO on Care.com will cost an average of $16.33 per hour as of February 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Independence, MO?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in Independence, MO. You can search for candidates by their distance from Independence and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Independence that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Independence, MO?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Independence have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Independence, MO?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Independence, MO, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in Independence, MO can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.